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Austin, TX- Republic of Texas Fifth Issue AW8

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Austin, TX- Republic of Texas Fifth Issue AW8
<B>Austin, TX- Republic of Texas Fifth Issue of Warrants </B></I>$109.95 May 10, 1845 Cr. AW8, Medlar 14, Olson 880<BR> This warrant carries an interesting description for the use of the requested funds, "This amount being for Presents for Indians". Texas was still a wild and open country during this time, and, due to Sam Houston's policies of working with them, versus killing them, many tribes had entered into treaties promising to end hostilities towards whites. Tribes such as the Cherokee, Waco, Tawakoni, Kichais, Anadarkos, Delaware, Caddo, Shawnee, Biloxi, agreed initially to end hostilities, while the Comanches and Wichita were the last two tribes to enter into treaties with the Republic in 1845. While Sam Houston tried to work with the Natives, the next president, Lamar, simply wanted to drive all Natives from the lands, and, this is reflected in the monies spent on Indian Affairs. During Houston's first term, $190,000 was spent on Indian Affairs, versus $2.5 Million spent during Lamar's term. When Houston once again became president after Lamar, his administration spent $94,000 which is a reflection of the number of treaties signed between the Natives and the Texian's. This warrant grades <B>Choice About Uncirculated </B></I>due to a couple of corner folds. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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